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A parent and grown sons stand together at the gate; a quiver supplies the poem's family-strength comparison.
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Psalms 127:3-5

children are a heritage from Yahweh

Unless Yahweh builds the house, its builders labor in vain · Psalms 127

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3Look, children are a heritage from Yahweh, the fruit of the womb a reward.

4Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are sons born in one’s youth.

5Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them. They will not be put to shame when they speak with enemies at the gate.

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